EPICS India Collaboration Meeting 28-29 November 2024

The TIFR Hyderabad campus is situated on

36/P, Gopanpally Village,
Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District,
Hyderabad 500046.

Public transportation options to the Institute are limited, so it is recommended to use online cab services for convenient travel. The map overleaf shows the location of TIFR Hyderabad 

Accommodation will be provided at National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, located near the Institute. Rooms are limited and will be allotted on first come first serve basis chargeable INR 1500 per person, per day. Participants are required to pay the accommodation fees by 1st November, 2024 to the bank account listed below and send the details to mail epics2024@tifrh.res.in.

Bank Account Details: 

Beneficiary Name: TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 

Bank Account No: 50200016678642 

Bank & Branch name: HDFC Bank & Manikonda 

IFSC Code: HDFC0003611  

You can also book your accommodation in the near-by hotels  

1. The Crown Plaza Hotel  
2. Fabhotel Broholic Suites 
3. Art Boutique  

There are many other hotels near TIFR, Hyderabad.

There is no registration fee, but prior registration is required to attend. 

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The organizing committee is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the upcoming EPICS India collaboration meeting. We invite all developers and users to submit their abstract and presentations pertaining to EPICS. The following categories are particularly encouraged:

• Status Reports – Present updates on ongoing projects, workgroup initiatives, and significant developments within your facility.
• EPICS Core Topics – Present on EPICS core features or its support modules. For example, PV Access, Automation, SNL, Records, etc. 
• Hardware and Driver/Device Support – Explore support for new hardware platforms such as timing systems, FPGA platforms, µTCA, and pizza box systems. Updates on existing hardware support are also welcome.
• Operational Tools, Client Tools, User Interfaces – Showcase advancements in operator interfaces, network client tools, and user interface design aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.
• Experiment Control, Data Acquisition, Data Analysis, AI/ML – Examine tools and methodologies for automating experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results, including innovative applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Security – Share strategies for ensuring network security, managing remote access to control systems, and implementing effective authentication and authorization protocols.
• System Management – Discuss best practices for the construction, deployment, and maintenance of EPICS environments, including aspects of computing infrastructure, software deployment, and release management.
• Other Topics – Submissions on additional relevant topics that do not fit into the aforementioned categories are also welcomed.

30-Minute Standard Talk: Call for Submissions

We invite participants to deliver 30-minute standard talks at the EPICS India Collaboration Meeting. These presentations are designed to provide a detailed overview of a specific topic, project, or innovation related to the EPICS ecosystem.

Key Details:

• Duration: 25 minutes for the presentation, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
• Content: Dive deep into your topic, offering insights, challenges, and lessons learned. Cover technical aspects, new developments, or case studies related to EPICS.
• Each submission should include the title of the presentation, a concise summary of the work (maximum 200 words), and the category that best aligns with the topic.

This format allows for a more thorough exploration of your subject while engaging the audience with a quick Q&A. Submit your talk proposal by 11th November, 2024  and share your expertise with the EPICS community!

    Submit Abstract

10-Minute Lightning Talk: Call for Submissions

We invite participants to present 10-minute lightning talks at the EPICS India Collaboration Meeting. Lightning talks are brief, fast-paced presentations designed to share insights, ideas, or innovations in a concise and engaging format.

Key Details:

• Duration: 10 minutes per talk
• Content: Present a focused topic, such as a specific challenge, a new tool, or a unique EPICS application.
• Format: Rapid, high-level overview with key takeaways—no deep dives.
• Each submission should include the title of the presentation, a concise summary of the work (maximum 100 words), and the category that best aligns with the topic.

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work, ideas, or experiments in a short and impactful way. Submit your lightning talk proposal by 11th November, 2024 and take the stage to inspire and inform the EPICS community!

 Submit Abstract 

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
36/P, Gopanpally Village,
Serilingampally Mandal,
Ranga Reddy District,
Hyderabad 500046 

epics2024@tifrh.res.in 

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